Most Office Holders Plan To Run Again
Seven of eight Democratic incumbents in Murphysboro plan to seek new terms in the upcoming city election with filing from December 30 to January 9. Open posts include mayor city clerk city treasurer and one alderman from each ward. Ward 3 second seat will likely be vacant due to Ralph Norman resignation. Aldermen expected to run include Ernie Miller John Wright Bob McCormick and Bruce Richmond. Mayor Joe Williams seeks a third term along with Clerk Kenneth Taylor and Treasurer Bill Hardwig. Norman plans resignation this month. no candidate yet for his two year term. Republicans report no announced candidates but expect filings. Democratic candidates faced no opposition in 1963. Republicans had one candidate in 1961.
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Murphysboro
Ralph Norman
Tom Stevenson
Stevenson
Ernie Miller
John Wright
Bob McCormick
Bruce Richmond
Joe Williams
Kenneth Taylor
Bill Hardwig
Norman
Colorado
UF Drive Nears Goal In Carbondale Fund Campaign
Carbondale's United Fund drive donations total 43, six. The annual goal stands at 48,320. Advance gifts reach 17,345 with Southern Illinois University contributing 17,553. Firms and offices total 148, business employees 2,568, public employees 2,192, and residential gifts 1,396.
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Carbondale
United Fund Drive
Southern Illinois University
Marion firefighters respond to chimney sparks at 409 N Buchanan
Firemen rushed to 409 North Buchanan Street at 5 43 pm Friday after Pat Stetson reported sparks from a flue. No fire or damage occurred and residents were safe.
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Marion
N. Buchanan St
Pat Stetson
Carbondale Fire Destroys Martin Oil Co Building
Fire destroyed the Martin Oil Co maintenance garage at 750 North Washington Street in Carbondale. Loss estimated at up to 100000, only part covered by insurance. Firemen under control before 1 pm, cause unknown possibly overheated furnace. About 300 onlookers watched as the concrete block and brick structure burned.
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Martin Oil Co
Carbondale
Washington St
John Armstrong
J. H. Phillips
Armstrong
Don Crabtree
Mine Report Involving Local Resident Riley Loses Wallet
Jimmie L. Riley of 608 North Springer Street Carbondale told police he lost a wallet last week in the 100 block of North Washington Street. He said the wallet contained no money but held several identification and credit cards.
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Jimmie’ L. Riley
N. Springer St
Carbondale
North
Washington St
Riley
Fire Sweeps SIU Room at Carbondale Residence Hall
Fire swept through a room in 105 Small Group Housing at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Friday night. The blaze damaged belongings of Norman Brown and Gary Wagner who were away from the room when it started around 9:15 p.m. Heat from a lamp that toppled or was placed near clothing is blamed. The upper floor filled with smoke but other rooms were unharmed.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Norman Brown
Kewanee
Gary Wagner
Cedarville
J. Albin Yokie
SIU
House Burns East of Carbondale Fire Destroys Frame Home
Firefighters battled a frame house blaze off Rt 13 near Epps Motor Co Saturday night as flames consumed most of the building. Three passerby reported the fire around 8 p.m. The city tanker emptied its load on the flames. Owner undetermined and cause under investigation.
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Carbondale
Rt. 13
Rear
Epps Motor Co
Two die in icy highways near Murphysboro
Southern Illinois records two fatal crashes on icy roads near Murphysboro. Neal Raines, 70, of Gorham, died after a one car wreck on Route 149 west of town. Rockford attorney Frank E. Maynard, 74, and two other occupants, Louise Maynard 75 and Flora Shuey 60, were injured or killed in a separate crash on Route 13 north of Murphysboro during sleet. Coroners and state police reported chest and head injuries with time stamps around 4:10 pm and 1:30 pm respectively.
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Neal Raines
Gorham
Murphysboro
Raines
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital
Jackson County
Harry Flynn
Meyer-Denny Funeral Home
Rockford
Rt. 13
Frank E. Maynard
Tiriv Ie
Louise
Flora Shuey
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Beaucoup Creek Bridge
Maynard
Shuey
Fire destroys Wayne Melvin home in West Frankfort
A four room frame house at 703 S Monroe in West Frankfort burned Friday, starting in a bedroom and bursting through the roof. The Melvin family of eight was away in Herrin. Losses were about 34900 for the house and 3000 for contents as ten firefighters fought the blaze from 1130 a.m. to 3 p.m. in freezing weather. Clothing and furniture were destroyed. ages of children are 17, 15, 15, 10, 8 and 4. Contributions for clothing may be directed to Fire Chief Fred Harkins at the fire station or the Salvation Army.
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Wayne Melvin
West Frankfort
Herrin
S. Monroe
Fred Harkins
Salvation Army
Ice Threat Dampens Roads Amid Wet Weather
Freezing rain and sleet coated Southern Illinois roads Saturday creating hazardous driving conditions. The weather bureau forecasts clearing by today with most precipitation ending except southeast sections. mid to upper 30s temperatures and fair to partly cloudy skies. The Division of Highways in Carbondale reported most roads cleared and salted, but drivers should watch for slick spots as state police note sleet mainly south of Du Quoin and Pinckneyville.
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Weather Bureau
Winois
State Division of Highways
Carbondale
District 13
du Quaoin
du Quoin
Pinckneyville
Four Injured In Carbondale Traffic Crash
Four people were hurt in a three car crash on West Main Street near Murdale Shopping Center in Carbondale Friday afternoon. Anne Parker was treated for cuts and bruises at Holden Hospital and charged with failure to yield. William Meyer his wife and daughter were treated for minor injuries and released from Doctors Hospital. Loyce O'Brien, driver of the third car, was not hurt. A second crash on West Main left two cars with Johnson brakes failing and Hatfield not injured. no tickets were issued.
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West Main Street
Murdale Shopping Center
Carbondale
Anne Parker
Taylor Drive
Holden Hospital
William Meyer
Jand
Mary
Rt. 1
Percy
Doctors Hospital
Loyce O'Brien
Hatfield
Deer Rescued From Ice During Crab Orchard Lake Incident
A two and a half year old six point buck found stranded on Crab Orchard Lake ice was rescued around noon after a sportsman sighting near Route 156. The deer was tagged and collared for migration health and weight studies, part of a 405 deer program. Inspector John Yates of the state Department of Conservation led the response with Ben Walker of Herring Underwater Rescue Unit and Robert Hawkins of Southern Illinois University assisting. The animal appeared calm, received penicillin and a weigh in, and was returned to study.
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Crab Orchard Lake
John Yates
State Dept. of Conservation
Ben Walker
Herrin Underwater Rescue
Yates
Walker
Robert Hawkins
Southern Ilinois University Department of Conservation and Researc
Red Bud Police Brief Fines Driver Over Violation
Edward C. Grimm of Red Bud was fined 13 dollars for a right of way violation.
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Edward C. Grimm
Acreage near Carbondale Murphysboro eyed for lake and homes
A Lake Chautauqua Land Trust group of Murphysboro and Carbondale investors acquired about 301 acres three miles west of Carbondale for a planned residential and recreational development. Plans include a 68 acre lake, horseback trails, fishing, picnic areas, boating, water skiing, and possible short golf holes. The project envisions a homeowners association managing roads and local traffic, with lot sales expected early in 1965.
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Murphysboro and
Carbondale Investors
Lake Chautauqua Land Trust
Murphysboro Real Estate
Gib Reiman
Carbondale
Chautauqua
Murphysboro
Reiman
Jackson County Soil Conservation Service
Paul
Ice
Herbert Davenport
Walter Parks
Tee
J. T. Blankinship and Associates
Association For Local Traffic Control
Club License Action Upheld In Illinois
A one year revocation of the New Orleans Club license in Colp was upheld by the state Liquor Control Commission. The revocation runs from Friday to December 16, 1965, following a hearing on an appeal by operator William Hatchett Jr. The commission also upheld revocation orders for Hayden's Tavern Old Shawneetown and Denton’s Tavern Denton’s Tavern for alleged sale to minors, while Water Front Tavern Old Shawneetown appeals were dismissed.
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New Orleans
Colp
State Liquor Control] Commission
William Hatchett Jr
Springfield
Calp
Frank Caliper
Murphysboro
Lloyd McRoberts
McRoberts
Alfred Johnson
Harrisburg
Jolson
Hatchett
Hayden
Old Shawneetown
Gladys Hayden
Mabel Denton
Denton's Tavern
Jonah L. Bunt
Water Front Tavern
License Case Hearing Set for Liquor Board Appeal
The Liquor Control Commission will hear on January 14 an appeal by Bill Jacine D of Maviow, operator of the Top Cat Club on Route 37 north of Marion, after a 20 day suspension for solicitation for prostitution underage drinking and failing to observe closing hours. The tavern now operates as the Domino Club.
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The
Wines Liquor Control Commission
Top Cat Club
Rt. 37
Marion
Williamson County
Oscar Harris
Carl J Sneed
Bill Jacine D
Maviow
Domino Club
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Martin
St.’ Louis
Illinois
Rafrosh
Rock
I.C
Orient
Orien
Zeigler
ElBent
Southern Illinois
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